Soirée d'angoisse

I thought this movie was really good especially considering that there were only about 4 main characters in the entire movie. I really wanted to see this movie because of Bug Hall. Who by the way was totally HOT in this movie. I think he's a really good actor and is totally underrated. The guy who played Eddie did a pretty good job too. In all this movie could have been better, as most movies could, but it's not a bad way to spend 2 hours. Very entertaining.

Candice Bergen plays an author recovering from a nervous breakdown in "Footsteps," a 2003 TV movie based on a play by Ira Levin.

Bergen is Daisy, a popular author making her first public appearance in a long time. She has just killed off a major character who has appeared in many books.

A man screaming at her about this from the back of the hall unnerves her. She has decided to face her fears and spend the night in her beach house alone, as her husband is away - during the film, she has a series of phone calls with him.

When she arrives there after the Q&A, she can't find her dog and a fan (Bug Hall) has broken into her house. He assures her he's not there to hurt her. He seems to know everything about her; afraid, Daisy keeps ordering him to get out.

The police arrive at the behest of her husband in the form of Bryan Brown, his "Thorn Birds" days long behind him. He manages to get the fan out of the house and agrees to wait with her until her dog is returned - it's been picked up by the pound.

As time goes on, Daisy realizes he's not a cop. Who is he? And did someone send him?

This is a good, atmospheric TV movie. It's somewhat derivative and somehow it never really scared me, but the performances are good and there are suspenseful moments.

I had one problem. I won't give anything away but at a certain point, one of the characters suffers a horrific injury to his hand. A towel is wrapped around it and the individual goes on as if nothing has happened. To which I say, give me a break. The pain had to be unendurable.

You're not really sure what's going to happen in the end, so you'll have to make your own decision.

I was really disappointed in this movie. Most thrillers will spend the first hour developing the characters, involving you in their story so when they are in danger you are frightened for them. You truly care for them and feel for what they go through. But not in this movie. Before the first hour is over, our heroine is already fighting for her life, and it would appear the story is about to come to an end. There was no real developing of a plot, and it made me think the writers were in the hall closet writing it as we watched. It feels rushed, and when we do meet the killer, we feel short changed.

Candice Bergen should stick to comedy. She is not interesting in the role of victim, but comes across as bland, boring. I was actually rooting for the killer at times. There is way too much dialog at times and no one seems to know how to dial 911. It is not a movie I would recommend if you are looking for an on-the-edge-of-your-seat type thriller.

I found myself constantly trying to find something wrong with this film through the duration of it because I knew better than to be liking it so much - but i couldn't help it. I kept thinking that with some decent actors this script had great potential. It did of course have its typical t.v movie flaws but you learn to except those eventually. I must admit the one let down I will stick with is the not so brilliant title. It's really got nothing to do with the film and it certainly doesn't make you say "I need to watch this film."

The twists and turns this movie take will keep you on edge right to the last shot. I even loved the last scene so much it took this from an 8 to a 9 so stay tuned right until the end credits flash up.

This is a great suspense filled atmospheric thriller, that has all elements to make a great movie. Great acting, great story, great locations and keeps you on edge of your seat til end with a surprise ending. I liked it so much I bought it on dvd. Highly recommended.